Selectable Driving Modes

Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.3L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) engine are also equipped with a Drive Mode switch. The Drive Mode switch allows the driver to select between 4 driving modes. Each mode has preset system settings to optimize EPAS, AWD, powertrain response, suspension and ESC. The switch is hardwired to the GFM2, pressing the switch sends a ground signal to the GFM2. The module responds by adjusting the voltage output to the damper valve solenoids and sending a message to the PCM, PSCM, ABS module and AWD relay module. These modules respond to the message by modifying their operation according to a programmed set of instructions. The Drive Mode switch overrides any other steering, suspension or braking mode selection.

• Normal 

  : System default when the vehicle is started. Vehicle management settings tuned for street driving.

• Sport 

  : Vehicle settings tuned for performance street driving.

• Track 

  : This mode is for track use only. Vehicle settings are tuned for aggressive driving while at race circuits or autocrosses.

• Drift 

  : This mode is for track use only. Vehicle settings are tuned for spirited and aggressive driving.